1N5408 Power Diode

• 1N5408 Power Diode
• A diode is a device which allows current flow through only one direction. That is the current should always flow from the Anode to cathode. The cathode terminal can be identified by using a grey bar as shown in the picture above.
• The Power diode because of its high forward current and reverse voltage with a power dissipation of 6.25W. For 1N5408 Diode, the maximum current carrying capacity is 3A; it withstand peaks up to 200A. Hence we can use this in circuits that are designed for less than 3A. The reverse current is 10uA which is negligible.

Applications of Diode

• Can be used to prevent reverse polarity problem
• HV supplies
• Half Wave and Full Wave rectifiers
• Used as a protection device
• Current flow regulators